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Jun 12, 2024 10:00 AM June, 2024 Coalition for Rochester Area Housing Alliance ('RAF', 'housing', 'openbeam', 'key') Topics: Opportunities the IRA has for home remodeling & building; City of Rochester goals, priorities, and Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding initiatives; Local Case Study: John Hardy’s House
Jun 10, 2024 05:00 PM Community Memorial Service for Our Unhoused Neighbors ('housing', 'social services') June 10 5 p.m. at Rochester Civic Theater; Community Meal to follow at The Landing. Sponsored by local faith leaders and nonprofit service providers.
Jun 06, 2024 05:15 PM MPR Connects Presents MPR News with Angela Davis ('community engagement', 'MPR') June 6th, MPR Connects Presents MPR News with Angela Davis. 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, The Chateau Theatre.
Jun 04, 2024 04:00 PM June 2024 United Way BIPOC Leaders Panel and Small Group Conversation ('Diversity', 'compassion', 'key', 'civic engagement', 'CMRC', 'united way') Join other BIPOC individuals to learn about ways to get involved in our community! BIPOC Leaders Panel and Small Group Conversation
May 30, 2024 04:30 PM CMRC May 2024 Meeting ('diversity', 'disability', 'community', 'c2c', 'key', 'CMRC', 'united way') Confirmed Topics CMRC Updates, PossAbilities DEI Outreach; C2C free FAFSA CBO support, United Way DEI Panel Convening; Potential Topic: Olmsted County Mobilizing Olmsted Voices for Equity (M.O.V.E.)
May 30, 2024 11:00 AM 2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Study ('Diversity', 'key', 'governance') Igbal Mohammed Office of Equity in Procurement - Manager 50 Sherburne Avenue, Suite 112 Saint Paul, MN 55155 (651) 201-2421 [email protected]
May 29, 2024 12:30 PM Star Tribune Minnesota Matters Rochester ('networking', 'listening', 'key') Star Tribune journalists and editors are coming to Rochester to learn from you.
May 23, 2024 06:30 PM C4G: MENTAL ILLNESS AND HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS ISSUES ('compassion', 'mental health', 'Homelessness') Sarah Knispel and Lee Formella will join us to discuss the relationship between mental illness and housing and homelessness presented with facts and legislative actions. Additionally they will share how we can approach, respect and treat our brothers and sisters around us suffering from mental illness. Sarah started as a Mental Health Specialist working with social well-being in the streets of Brooklyn.
May 23, 2024 12:00 PM 2024 DMC Collaborative Session ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') Joint gathering of the DMCC board, DMCC EDA board, Rochester City Council & Mayor, and Olmsted County board, along with their respective staff. Goals for the meeting: Allow organizations to share ideas: Learning each group’s priorities,
May 23, 2024 09:30 AM May 23, 2024 DMCC Board Meeting ('EDA', 'key', 'Entrepreneurship') Destination Medical Center status include: metrics, DMC agency reporting, projects updates
May 21, 2024 09:00 AM Silver Lake Forum ('community engagement',) Friends of Silver Lake has scheduled a forum to discuss the proposal to replace the existing Silver Lake Dam with a new structure to allow fish and wildlife passage, along with creating additional recreational opportunities.
May 19, 2024 05:30 PM Join the Mayor ('Health/Wellness',) Join us for a fun, family-friendly day to learn more about the importance of exercise for our physical and mental health. There will be community booths/displays and kid's games.
May 18, 2024 11:00 AM Sabbath and Health ('interfaith', 'community health', 'health') Lifestyle medicine presentation in Spanish to Hispanic audience
May 18, 2024 12:00 PM 2024 Rochester Pridefest ('education', 'diversity', 'LGBTQ+') Celebrate Rochester's LGBTQIA+ community at this family friendly event that features a variety of local vendors, food and entertainment!
May 16, 2024 08:15 AM Lotus Health Foundation hosts 6th annual “Community of Wellness” event, Lifestyle Medicine, Path to Health & Happiness. ('community health', 'education') Embark on a journey towards health and happiness.
May 16, 2024 05:30 PM Walk With a Doc with Chuck Carroll and health talk ('Health/Wellness',) Hosted by Rochester Clinic, Lotus Health Foundation and 125 Live
May 15, 2024 07:00 PM Co-Design Facilitator Spring 2024 Cohort Graduation ('co-design', 'Civic Equity', 'Health/Wellness', 'governance') Join the Rochester Co-Design Community to celebrate our third Facilitator Cohort Graduation! The graduates each completed 25 hours of training over 4 months, learning skills to support successful and meaningful co-design projects. This celebration will provide an opportunity to connect, network, and recruit our next co-design facilitator cohort. Cake and beverages will be provided. We hope that you can make it. Registration is encouraged but not required.
May 14, 2024 03:30 PM Luther College Rochester Spring 2024 Semester Seminar Project Presentations ('Education', 'diversity', 'openbeam', 'key') Student project proposal presentations
May 13, 2024 04:30 PM Family Resource Center ('social services',) Family Service Rochester has embarked on a journey to create a Family Resource Center. These parent-led centers are hubs of support, services, and opportunities that foster the healthy development and well-being of children, youth, and families.
May 13, 2024 10:00 AM Housing Alernatives for Seniors ('aging', 'housing') 10am-12pm, Tuesday, May 14 Join Jim to learn about the housing alternatives for seniors within our community. He will discuss condos, townhome, cooperative, independent living, assisted living and more. Presenter: Jim Miner Free social members | $10 fitness members | $20 nonmembers. Register by May 13, 2024.
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October 2021 Activities

FORUM  WITH INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT DR. KENT PEKEL- October 21, 6:30 to 8:00:

In the City for Good will be presenting an online forum to give all in the community an opportuniy to hear from Rochester Public Schools Interim Superintendent Kent Pekel. Dr. Pekel will give an overview of his time so far in the district, along with more information on the strategic plan he will be proposing. Interested Rochester residents may submit questions ahead of time or during the meeting to be used in a Q&A time period after his primary presentation. The October 21 forum will be from 6:30 to 8.

 

Steering Committee- Tuesday, October 5, 4:00 p.m.

Topic: In the City for Good Steering Committee

Time: Oct 5, 2021 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 Join Zoom Meeting

Contact [email protected] for Zoom info. 

 

Housing Team- Monday, October 11 7:00 p.m.

Our next In the City for Good Housing Team meeting will be on October 11 at 7 pm. We will be discussing the proposed Unified Development Code with Ryan Yetzer, Interim Deputy Director, Community Development for the City of Rochester leading the discussion along with others in the Community Development area. We will especially focus on what some of the proposed changes could mean related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the role of ADUs in addressing the concerns around the affordability of workforce and senior housing. This will be an online meeting, with the link to be sent out later this week.

 

Age-Friendly- Oct 12th and 26th 2:30 to 4:00

Meeting Information:

Age-Friendly Olmsted County Planning Group

Tues. Oct 12 and 26

2:30pm - 4pm

 

Contact [email protected] for Zoom info

 

Social Services/Social Justice- Watch for info of upcoming November meeting

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2026 City of Rochester: 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Updates

Aug 10, 2026 City Council Study Session 

Last Updated August 09, 2026



CHATEAU THEATRE OPERATING ANALYSIS UPDATE

Aug 10, 2026 City Council Study Session  Council to review planning-level capital investment needs identified through both the City’s facility assessment and the Legends Global operating analysis.

Last Updated August 09, 2026



Air Quality News

Aug 2026: Rochester Air Quality Alliance Marks Mid-Year Progress on Community Air Quality Initiatives

Sep 2025: The City of Rochester is offering another set of workshops to help residents improve indoor air quality, reduce utility costs, and enhance housing safety.

Last Updated August 07, 2026



Community Health Improvement Plan Priorities and Updates

2027 - 2029 Health Planning Improvement Priorities

2026 CHNA Newsletters: Jul 2026Jan 2026, 

2025 Newsletters: Admin Message, Oct 2025 Newsletter 

Ref: PB Report

Last Updated July 23, 2026



Housing as an Element of America's City for Health

Jul 2026: PB reporting -- Downtown population and housing boom

Sep 2025: DMC Housing Presentation at Rochester Housing Alliance September, 2025 Meeting 

  • Video Recording
  • Presentation Slides

Last Updated July 21, 2026



America's City for Heath and Older Adults Needs

Jul 2026: AARP Tech and Agining 

Mar 2026:Tech Enabled Aging In Place Talks Postings

Oct 2025 AI Summary of Dave Beal's PB Op Ed: "Include older adults in Rochester's Plans"

Last Updated July 20, 2026



Lifestyle Wellness

Jul 2026: Brain Health Series Workshops

Apr 2026: Rochester Mayor Proclamation 

March 2020: Rochester Mayor Proclamation  

Lotus Health Foundation Workshops 

Last Updated July 17, 2026



Sports Complex Phase 2 - Indoor Facilities

Jul 13, 2026: City Council Study Session - Funding Options for Indoor Phase 2 

Apr 27, 2026 City Council Study Session Community Engagement Rochester Regional Sports Center, Stadium & Sports Fields

Last Updated July 14, 2026



RPS Long Term Technology Plan

July 7, 2026 RPS Board Meeting: The Long Range Technology Plan (LRTP) serves as a comprehensive roadmap, defining the strategic direction for technology deployment and technical support within the district over the next three to five years.

Last Updated July 10, 2026



America's City for Health (ACH)

Jul 2026 PB Op Ed on America's City for Health and Wellness 

May 2026: DMC University Trademark Handling -The DMCC holds several DMC-related trademarks, including “Destination Medical Center,” “Discovery Square,” and “America’s City for Health.” 

References: Reimagine what can be done to fulfill the vision of ACH -- info LINKS

Last Updated July 09, 2026



Silver Lake Stadium Concept

The Rochester City Council has unanimously approved a six-month exclusive negotiation agreement with Madison-based Landmark Development to explore a potential sports-focused redevelopment of the Silver Lake Power Plant site.

Last Updated July 08, 2026



Mayo Clinic Bold. Forward. Unbound.Grainger Linear Park

Jul 6, 2026 City Council Lourdes Grainger Linear Park The project involves the construction of a 30-foot linear park

Last Updated July 07, 2026



Peace Plaza paver adjustment plan

Jul 6, 2026 City Council Meeting Paver Improvement

2025: City Council Study Session PB Reporting; DMCC Board Meeting Proceedings; Public Media Reporting: Post Bulleting, Star Tribune

 

Last Updated July 07, 2026



Sherman Mixed Housing Mayo Civic Center Parking Lot

July 6, 2026: City Council Meeting - Extension of agreement

May 2026 DMCC Board Meeting: Status Update

June 3, 2024 City Council Meeting 

Council action is requested to continue development negotiations with Sherman Associates and conditionally approve development assistance of up to $13,000,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance and up to $3,000,000 in DMC General State Infrastructure Aid.  

Last Updated July 06, 2026



Rochester Transit Contract Award

Jul 6, 2026 City Council Meeting: Action Requested: Adopting a Resolution awarding a contract and facilities lease with Via Transit Twin Cities LLC for operating Rochester's public transportation system.

Last Updated July 06, 2026



Co-design Information

Jun 20, 2026 Co-Design as Civic Infrastructure Video Recording and Presentation

Co-Design as Structural Accountability White Paper

 

Last Updated July 02, 2026



City of Rochester Housing Enablement

Jun, 2026 Planning commission supports planned infill project

Apr, 2026 The City of Rochester is now accepting proposals for the sale and redevelopment of two City-owned residential parcels located in the Durand Subdivision and Hilmer’s High View Acres.

Reference: AI Analysis of Infill Strategy

Last Updated June 27, 2026



Rochester International Relations Committee

2026 NewsSpring, Winter Newsletters; Apr 2026 Siheung, Korean Newsletter;  Sister City Visits Germany Visit

2025 News: Sister City Trips: Japan; Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities)

General Info: Sister Cities Relationship Logs; IRC Meeting Logs

Last Updated June 22, 2026



Curriculum Development

Jun 2026: Social Studies Curriculum Three Shifts in the New Standards

Ethnic Studies Strand, Disciplinary Literacy Practices. Centering Student Inquiry

Last Updated June 18, 2026



Housing Program DevCo Rochester

Adopting a Resolution adopting the Housing Program, the issuance of Conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and the execution of related documents relating to the DevCo Rochester Apartments Project.

Last Updated June 14, 2026